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Cardinals LCB Patrick Peterson, who has diabetes, attributed his poor 2014 play to blood-sugar issues.

Peterson turned in his worst NFL season, grading out 69th among 108 qualifiers in PFF's cornerback ratings. With his blood sugar now under control, Peterson is down 13 pounds and has reportedly stood out during spring practices. After Antonio Cromartie bolted in free agency, Arizona needs Peterson at top form to remain an elite defense. With Jerraud Powers penciled in as the new No. 2, expect Peterson to resume shadowing top receivers this season after he primarily lined up on the left side only in 2014. Jun 13 - 11:52 AM

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson said diabetes affected his play last season.

Peterson was oddly getting humiliated by opposing wideouts on a weekly basis early in the year. He says that once doctors detected and got his diabetic condition under control, it "made a big difference." Peterson was still a bit inconsistent in the second half of the year, but did flash some of the shutdown form we know he's capable of. Peterson will likely be asked to shadow No. 1 wideouts again this season, especially with Antonio Cromartie gone. Apr 7 - 8:02 AM

Arians believes it was one of the reasons Peterson's season got off to a slow start. He apparently got things under control by October. It would certainly help explain Peterson's poor early play, but his struggles did not end after September. Due $11.691 million in 2015, Peterson has a lot to prove. Feb 19 - 4:54 PM

Cardinals GM Steve Keim said CB Patrick Peterson jumped off the film more than any other player in Sunday's win over the Lions.

Peterson helped hold Calvin Johnson to 5-59-0 on 12 targets. After a frighteningly horrific start to the season, things are turning around. "He is absolutely playing excellent football right now," Keim said. With Antonio Cromartie also balling out on the other side and Tyrann Mathieu healthy, we're not picking on their Cardinals secondary. Mon, Nov 17, 2014 12:10:00 PM

Niklas is a reserve/PUP candidate after undergoing June ankle surgery. He was listed on the Cardinals' active/PUP list with a hamstring injury, however. Niklas was a non-factor as a rookie, primarily due to injuries, appearing in only seven games. We don't have high hopes for him in Dynasty leagues.